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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
NFAI acquires treasure-trove of 16mm films
In one of the major acquisition, NFAI has added 71 film prints in the 16mm format to its collection. A major highlight of this acquisition is that 50 out of the 71 titles are new additions to the NFAI collection, meaning that the films were not previously present with NFAI in any format. There are 66 colour films and 5 films from black and white era.
Black-and-white Marathi films, consisting of “Warnecha Waagh  – a film based on the novel by the same name by the renowned author Annabhau Sathe, ‘Sant Gora Kumbhar’  directed by Raja Thakur and written by G.D. Madgulkar; and ‘Kela Ishara Jaata Jaata’  directed by Anant Mane.
The films in colour also include some key Marathi films by renowned filmmakers such as Dinkar Patil and Bhalji Pendharkar. V. Shantaram’s ‘Pinjara’  and ‘Chandanachi Choli, Ang Ang Jaali’ , and other blockbusters like ‘Aaytya Bilawar Naagoba’ , ‘Sulawarchi Poli’ , ’Ganimi Kawa’ , starring Dada Kondke, ‘Navri Mile Navryala’ , ‘Gulchadi’ , ‘Chambu Gabale’ , ‘De Dhadak Bedhadak’ , and ‘Pratikaar’ .
Mr. Prakash Magdum, Director, NFAI, said “This collection is important not only because of the titles in it but also because of the historical value of 16mm prints. In the times, when film theatres were the luxury of only cities, a parallel distribution system existed in the rural areas through 16mm prints. The distributors travelled to every small village and town, carrying the 16mm projectors and film prints and show films all night long on a white curtain. 16mm film prints were also the favourite of “touring talkies”, where the films would be shown in tents. Thus 16mm film prints have a very important role in making cinema reach far and wide”.
16mm film distribution and exhibition has now become a very rare phenomenon in the advent of digital distribution of films. Very few 16mm film distributors exist today in rural areas. One such distributor is Anna Deshpande of Satara, who has been in this business for 50 plus years. He and his son Dinesh, have given the collection with them to NFAI so that an important part of the History of Indian Cinema can be preserved for the future generations to come.
The acquisition also includes 29 Hindi films in this collection with titles like Amitabh Bachchan’ hits like Suhaag , Andha Kanoon  and Nastik , classic romance drama Duje KeLiye , Raj Kapoor’s Prem Rog , successful and acclaimed ventures Ghayal , Bol Radha Bol , Virasat  and cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna .
NFAI is proud to acquire these historical gems in the collection in the 16mm format.
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Initiative to Increase the Agricutural Production for Contribution of Overall Economic Development, Project by North Eastern Council Under Ministry of Doner.
This project farm Mechanisation, Sikkim, implementing by the Food Security & Agriculture Development Department, Govt. of Sikkim in Gangtok. This project’s approved cost Rs. 504.05 lakhs. The North Eastern Council’s share are Rs. 453.65 lakhs and the state’s share is Rs.50.40 lakhs. This project’s location is East, West and North South Districts of Sikkim.
The objective is to increase the output per man and animal, thereby ensuring timeless operation, minimize the cost of the different unit of operations involved in agricultural production, raise farm incomes and contribute to overall economic development.
The comparative higher output of operation by the power tillers as compared to bullock reduces the operational time and achieves timeliness in operation. This significantly reduces the seasonal fallows and thereby substantially increases their cropping intensity, employment and income.
Ministry of Defence
Army Enhances Flood Relief & Rescue Operations in Maharashtra & Karnataka
The flood situation in Maharashtra and Karnataka continues to be of concern due to incessant and heavy spells of rain and release of water from major reservoirs over the last few days. The Indian Army is assisting the Maharashtra and Karnataka state authorities in carrying out relief and rescue operations in flood hit areas.
As on 07 August 2019, a total of 16 Columns and 12 Engineer Task Forces comprising of almost 1000 Army personnel have been employed in Belgaum, Bagalkot and Raichur dist of Karnataka and Raigad, Kohlapur and Sangli district of Maharashtra to carryout flood relief operations.
A total of around 500 persons have been rescued, provided medical aid and distributed with food packets. The rescue operations by Army personnel are presently underway in the Villages of Birwadi and Asankoli in Raigad District, Mouje Digraj, Haripur and Nandre Village of Sangli and Kohlapur District. More than 1200 – 1300 hundred people are reported to be stranded in these Villages. Despite inclement weather and continuous rain in the region, all efforts are being made to evacuate the villagers along with NDRF and civil administration.
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Ministry of Defence
Media registration for Defence Expo 2022 commences from December 07, 2021
The next edition of Defence Expo will be held at Gandhinagar from 10 to 13 March2022. The premier event of Ministry of Defence is expected to be attended by senior government officials and will also see large number of national and international industrial participation.
Media registration for the event will commence from 07 December2021. The registration process will be online and can be accessed through https://defexpo.gov.in/>Register > Media Registration. The last date for registration will be 09 January2022.
The nodal officer for Media registrationis Wing Commander Nandi,PRO Palam. For any assistance the official can be contacted on +911125683675 and e-mail mediaregn.dpr-mod[at]gov[dot]in
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Scholarship for OBCs AND SCs
Under the the Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students, scholarship of Rs. 20000/- is provided for pursuing the degrees in Ph.D or any other subjects in the country. Institutes names are not provided by States/UTs i.e. implementing agency. Further, the scheme is being run for students studying in India only.
Further, Post Matric Scholarship to the Students belonging to SC for studies in India  which is Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented through State Governments/UT Administrations. For 2021-22, Rs. 3917.78 Cr has been released to 30,65,619 Scheduled Castes beneficiaries pursuing the degree/diploma courses in 78,307 institutions of India.
Under the scheme only those candidates who belong to OBCs/EBCs / DNTs so specified in relation to the States/UTs to which the applicant actually belongs, i.e. permanently settled and who have passed the Matriculation or Higher secondary or any higher examination of recognized University or Board of Secondary Education will be eligible.
Unemployed students whose parents/ guardians income from all sources does not exceeds Rs.2.50 lakh per annum will be entitled for the scholarship under the Scheme. The student should be an Indian National.
The eligibility criteria for availing the Post-Matric Scholarships to the Students belonging to SC for studies in India  is as follows:
I. The student should be an Indian National.
II. Parents’/guardians’ income from all sources does not exceed Rs.2,50,000/-  during the last Financial Year.
This information was given by The Minister of State Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pramita Bhoumik in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Department of Atomic Energy
India tops the medal tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad, UAE
: Mumbai, July 11, 2023
India topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad  2023 held in Al Ain, UAE from 3 July to 11 July 2023, by virtue of every student winning a gold medal! This is the first time that India has turned in an all-gold performance at IBO. It is also the first time that India has topped the medals tally at the Olympiad
The students this year were:
Dhruv Advani  from Bengaluru, Karnataka
Ishan Pednekar  from Kota, Rajasthan
Megh Chhabda  from Jalna, Maharashtra
Rohit Panda  from Risali, Chattisgarh
The team was accompanied by two leaders: Prof. Madan M. Chaturvedi  and Dr Anupama Ronad , and two Scientific Observers: Dr V. V. Binoy  and Dr Rambhadur Subedi .
There were 293 students from 76 countries in this year's IBO. Singapore was the only other country to secure four gold medals. In all 29 gold medals were awarded.
Earlier, India has topped the medals tally in Astronomy & Astrophysics , Physics  and Junior Science .
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Shri Jaswantsinh Bhabhor Reviewed Implementation of Tribal Affairs Schemes in Sikkim
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Jaswantsinh Bhabhor chaired a review meeting with the officials of the State Social Justice Department and Principals of EMRS Schools at New Raj Bhawan, Gangtok today. He is on a two-day visit to the State to review the activities being carried out by the State in the sphere of welfare of the tribal population.
A brief presentation was made on the schemes implemented by the State Government under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. A presentation was also made by the Engineering Cell of the department highlighting the infrastructural developments for implementation of schemes and programmes related to tribal affairs.
Shri Jaswantsinh Bhabhor in his address lauded the progress made by Sikkim in the implementation of tribal welfare schemes. He expressed his profound thanks to the Chief Minister of Sikkim on behalf of the Government of India for uplifting and empowering the tribal community in the State and the welfare measures being implemented under his leadership.
He further added that the State Government and Central Government should collaboratively work to ensure that the weaker sections of the society are uplifted. He said that the Prime Minister has laid huge emphasis on the development of the North East Region of the Country. Tribal community is spread across almost all the States and the Government of India is committed to bring development to their doorsteps through the support of the State Governments. “I feel proud to mention here that Sikkim has really implemented the EMRS schools scheme well and are empowering the tribal children with education, he added.
“I have heard a lot about Sikkim but today after coming here for the first time in the lap of Mount Khangchendzonga, I feel fortunate. I am highly impressed with the work being done by the State Government,” he concluded.
Special Secretary, Department of Social Justice, Welfare & Empowerment, Government of Sikkim, Smt Dhanjyoti Mukhia in her welcome address briefed about the activities being carried out in the State for the development and uplift of the tribal community. She outlined the emphasis laid by the State Government on inclusive development to ensure equal social justice and economic empowerment of all.
The meeting had the presence of District Collector East Shri Kapil Meena, senior officers of the Social Justice Department, officers from the Ministry, Principals of EMRS schools in the State and members of NGOs working for tribal welfare.
Ministry of Mines
Mineral Production during November 2020 
The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of November, 2020  was 104.5.
Production level of important minerals in November, 2020 were: Coal 626 lakh tonnes, Lignite 29 lakh tonnes, Natural gas  2263 million cu. m., Petroleum  25 lakh tonnes, Bauxite 1784 thousand tonnes, Chromite 179 thousand tonnes, Copper conc. 9 thousand tonnes , Gold 80 kg, Iron ore 185 lakh tonnes, Lead conc. 26 thousand tonnes, Manganese ore 257 thousand tonnes, Zinc conc. 115 thousand tonnes, Limestone 329 lakh tonnes, Phosphorite 129 thousand tonnes, Magnesite 6 thousand tonnes and Diamond 1664 carat.
The production of important minerals showing positive growth during November, 2020 over November, 2019 include: ‘Limestone’  and ‘Coal’ .
Special Service and Features
Bureau of Indian Standards  organized Training Programme for NGOs on “Special Campaign for Sensitization of Gram Panchayats” at Chennai today
Bureau of Indian Standards is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification , Management Systems Certification, Hall Marking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection.
BIS promotes and creates awareness about standards among various stakeholders viz. Industries, Government, Academia & Consumers through various standards promotion activities. Gram Panchayats are the foundation of local self-government at the grass-root level of the country. Gram Panchayats play a pivotal role in the planning and execution of various development projects & schemes at village levels. Therefore, the sensitization of the Gram Panchayats about Indian Standards and their implementation is an important aspect.
BIS, Chennai Branch Office have sent a detailed letter with list of important and relevant Standards for Gram Panchayats has also been prepared and dispatched to all 4661 Gram Panchayats in Tamil Nadu and UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands under jurisdiction of Chennai Branch Office for utilizing Indian Standards in the implementation of various Government plans and schemes.
Accordingly, Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office conducted a NGOs Training Programme on 11 Sep 2023 at BIS Office, Chennai. Around 30 volunteers from various NGOs from Southern Region have participated in the training Programme. The Objectives of this programme is to train the NGOs on how to sensitize the Presidents and Secretaries of the gram panchayats about the Indian Standards and Quality ecosystem by engaging volunteers from the NGOs & Capacity building for utilizing Indian Standards for the implementation of various programmes and schemes at the gram panchayat level.
Smt.G Bhavani, Scientist-E/Director & Head, Chennai Branch Office of BIS proposed the welcome address and explained the Programme Objectives. Shri. U S P YADAV, Scientist - F & Deputy Director General, Southern Regional Office delivered the Key Note Address. Sessions of the Training Programme were conducted by Shri. B.J Gowththam, Scientist - D / Joint Director & Shri. Dhinesh Rajagopalan L, Scientist – C / Deputy Director, Chennai Branch Office of BIS.
Prime Minister's Office
PM praises Thrissur's welcome to its first Vande Bharat train
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today praised people of Thrissur for grand traditional welcome to Kerala's first Vande Bharat train.
Replying to a tweet by Ministry of Railways, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"Terrific Thrissur!"
"ഗംഭീര തൃശൂർ!"
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
89.02 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
26,727 new cases in the last 24 hours
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.82%; Lowest since March 2020
India's Active caseload stands at 2,75,224; lowest in 196 days
Recovery Rate currently at 97.86%; Highest since March 2020
28,246 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,30,43,144
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 98 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 32 days
57.04 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
178.90 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 54,118
Active cases stand at 0.13%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.68%
9,620 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,23,98,095
4,362 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
77.34 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 6,12,926 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Labour & Employment
ESIC extends date for filing of ESI contribution for the month of April, 2021
The country is dealing with a very challenging situation due to second wave of COVID-19 Pandemic. Many establishments are temporarily closed and workers are unable to work. In line with the relief measures being extended by Government to business entities and workers, Employees' State Insurance Corporation  has relaxed the provision as entered in Regulation 31 of ESI  Regulations, 1950 and allowed filing of ESI contribution for the month of April, 2021 upto 15th June, 2021 instead of 15th May, 2021.
The employers covered under ESI Scheme can now file and pay ESI Contribution for the month of April,2021 upto 15th June, 2021 instead of 15th May, 2021.This will provide an extended window to 12.36 lakh Employers to pay the contribution under ESI scheme.
Ministry of Defence
Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ successfully flight tested
Indigenously developed helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight tested on April 11, 2022 at high-altitude ranges as part of user validation trials. The flight-test was jointly conducted by the teams of scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation , Indian Army and Indian Air Force .
The flight trials were conducted from an Advanced Light Helicopter  and the missile was fired successfully engaging simulated tank target. The missile is guided by an Imaging Infra-Red  Seeker operating in the Lock on Before Launch mode. It is one of the most advanced anti-tank weapons in the world.
In continuation to validation trials conducted at Pokhran in Rajasthan, proof of efficacy at high altitudes paves the way for its integration on the ALH. The trials were witnessed by senior Army commanders and senior scientists of the DRDO.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Indian Army for the maiden achievement through joint work. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the teams for the commendable job performed in difficult conditions.
Ministry of Coal
Union Budget 2019-20 pro poor: Shri Prahlad Joshi
The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Shri Prahlad Joshi welcomed the Budget saying that it is pro-poor and pro-farmer.
Referring to the Pradhan MantriAwasYojana – Gramin , which aims to achieve "Housing for All" by 2022, he said it was a welcome move to equip the houses with amenities like toilets, electricity and LPG connections.
The new initiatives in the Union Budget for encouraging the start-ups, reforms in taxation, push to the rural infrastructure make it a reformist and forward looking Budget, he said.
Special Service and Features
Coin and Note Exchange Mela conducted by Reserve Bank of India, Chennai at Tirunelveli Branch of SBI
A G20 Jan Bhagidari Event 'Coin and Note exchengemela' was conducted by RBI at Tirunelveli through SBI Tirunelveli branch on June 12, 2023.
The Event, inaugurated by Shri T Kiran Kumar, GM, RBI, was conducted with the objective of implementing Clean Note Policy of RBI and to make coins of various denominations available to the general public.
During the Event, the bank branch facilitated the exchange of soiled notes and mutilated notes through their banking counters. Further, coins of various denominations were distributed to the customers and general public. More than 100 people got benefitted by this mela.
In order to give wide publicity, G20 merchandise  were distributed to the general public.
Ministry of Finance
DRI to celebrate 64th Founding Day tomorrow
7th Regional Customs Enforcement Meeting  to be held on the occasion
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  is celebrating its 64th Founding Day on the 4th of December, 2021. The two days event being held on 4th and 5th December 2021 is scheduled to be inaugurated by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. along with the Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  is the premier intelligence and enforcement agency of the Government of India on anti-smuggling matters. Over the past six decades, DRI has earned a formidable reputation in protecting the country's economic frontiers and countering the menace of smuggling, tax evasion, commercial fraud, fake Indian currency, and trade-based money laundering. DRI has also been at the forefront in international Customs collaboration through Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements of CBIC with over 60 other countries, where thrust is on information exchange and learning from the best practices of other Customs administrations.
DRI takes the opportunity of its founding day to also organise a Regional Customs Enforcement Meeting for effectively engaging with partner Customs organisations and International agencies where representatives of 12 Customs administrations covering the Asia-Pacific region will attend the meeting virtually whereas representatives of 6 Customs administrations will be attending, physically. Further, officials from 3 international organisations, viz. World Customs Organisation, Interpol and Regional Intelligence Liaison Office – Asia Pacific  will attend the meeting virtually and an official from UN Office of Drugs and Crime  will attend the meeting physically.
DRI would also be issuing the current edition of “Smuggling in India Report 2020-2021” on this occasion. The report highlights the performance of DRI over the last year and captures issues related to national security, foreign trade policy, gold smuggling, environmental violations, narcotics, import and export frauds, violations of allied Acts, international cooperation, public health and safety.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning Silver Medal at World Championships in Men's Javelin
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning a Silver Medal at the World Championships in Men's Javelin.
In response to a tweet by Sports Authority of India, the Prime Minister said;
"A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes!
Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a historic Silver medal at the #WorldChampionships. This is a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes to Neeraj for his upcoming endeavours."